Loser Gone Wild

Electric Light Orchestra

About Loser Gone Wild

"Loser Gone Wild" is a song by the Electric Light Orchestra. It is the second song in their 1983 album Secret Messages. It has a jazzy, gloomy and slow electronica beat which then switches to a dance beat rhythm. It has a saxophone and strong bass guitar playing in the background. The beginning of the song has some cut off Morse code from the previous song "Secret Messages". At the end of the song, it fades out. It is played in the chords of A minor and C.


Year:
1983
5:25
70 
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I don't mind the pain, or the jokers' cold refrain 
The days pass by so slowly, I count them all again 
Silence of a basement, shades all closed at noon 
Lie awake for fear of strangers

Darkness comes on slowly, twilight is the ecstasy 
Like a candle burning bright, shadows dance until the night 
Empty rooms and chilling smiles 
They go on for miles and miles

But in the evening when the sun goes down 
Crawl from the shadows got to get into town 
Where the music is playin' all across the night 
And every cloud disappears from sight

There goes a loser, another loser gone 
There goes another, another who's alone 
There goes a loser, another loser gone wild

I don't mind if violins don't play 
I won't listen to them anyway 
I don't care what people say 
Some things just can't be arranged 
Icy fingers touching you
Silent voices calling too 
What else is there to lose
I am here but where are you?

But in the evening when the sun goes down 
Crawl from the shadows got to get into town 
Where the music is playin' all across the night 
And every cloud disappears from sight

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Electric Light Orchestra

Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) are a British rock group from Birmingham, England who released eleven studio albums between 1971 and 1986 and another album in 2001. ELO were formed to accommodate Roy Wood and Jeff Lynne's desire to create modern rock and pop songs with classical overtones. After Wood's departure following the band's debut record, Lynne wrote and arranged all of the group's original compositions and produced every album. more »

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Written by: JEFF LYNNE

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13 facts about this song

Album Classification
The song "Loser Gone Wild" is part of the Electric Light Orchestra's album "Secret Messages," which was released in 1983.
Genre Classification
Classified genre-wise as progressive rock, "Loser Gone Wild" reflects ELO's characteristic blend of rock with classical elements and synthesizer technology.
Setting Inspiration
The song is inspired by ELO's own experiences in the music industry, particularly their feelings of disillusionment during the late '70s and early '80s.
Lyric Meaning
In "Loser Gone Wild," the band expresses thoughts about fame and the price of sacrifice it brings.
Album Concept
"Secret Messages" initially aimed to be a double album, with "Loser Gone Wild" being part of it. However, the record company reduced it to a single disc.
Band Lineup
The lineup for Electric Light Orchestra during the recording of "Loser Gone Wild" consisted of Jeff Lynne, Bev Bevan, Richard Tandy, and Kelly Groucutt.
Album Reception
Despite the issues with its release, "Secret Messages" including the song "Loser Gone Wild" reached the Top 40 in the UK and US, showing the enduring popularity of ELO.
Song Duration
Clocking in at 5.27 minutes, "Loser Gone Wild" is an epic length for a rock song, in line with ELO's progressive tendencies.
Background Vocals
An interesting fact about the song involves the use of vocals. ELO was known for their multi-layered vocal harmonies, and "Loser Gone Wild" is no exception.
Concert Rotation
Despite its deep lyrical content and unique musical arrangements, "Loser Gone Wild" is not typically part of ELO's regular concert rotation.
Physical Mediums
When the album was released, the song "Loser Gone Wild" was available in vinyl format as part of the record. Now, it can be purchased digitally or streamed online.
Producers and Songwriters
Jeff Lynne, the lead vocalist of the Electric Light Orchestra, wrote, produced, and served as the lead vocalist for "Loser Gone Wild."
Fan Interpretations
Due to its ambiguous lyrics and deep message, "Loser Gone Wild" has garnered numerous interpretations from fans over the years.

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